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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/15/2008 09:03:36 PM · #1

Originally posted by James:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
How are you guys still getting these???

They are all over EBay

Thanks I just bought me some

keone

Canon EOS-5D

08/15/2008 08:13:07 PM · #2

I ordered mine about 3 months ago and they just came last week. They must be catching up.

ErikV

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

08/15/2008 07:46:54 PM · #3

I ordered mine from Rosco a long time ago (last winter, I believe) and they came a week or two ago. Patience is said to be a virtue....

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

08/15/2008 07:45:01 PM · #4

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

How are you guys still getting these???

They are all over EBay

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

08/15/2008 07:09:06 PM · #5

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

How are you guys still getting these??? I thought they weren't doing this anymore????? Cindi, you still going to send me some?

I received them 2 weeks ago :P

dahkota

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

08/15/2008 06:44:27 PM · #6

Must have clicked wait. I didn't want to be directed to a dealer. :)

08/15/2008 06:40:15 PM · #7

Originally posted by dahkota:

I just went here. Took less than 6 weeks as I did it in July.

Did you click now or wait?
did all that a long time agao and never got anything... I just did it again to see what would happen and after clicking "now" it sent me to another page and I ended up locating a store within 7 miles of me. Not sure if I will be getting anything or not. Is that what happened to you?

dahkota

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

08/15/2008 06:35:05 PM · #8

I just went here. Took less than 6 weeks as I did it in July.

08/15/2008 06:28:45 PM · #9

How are you guys still getting these??? I thought they weren't doing this anymore????? Cindi, you still going to send me some?

dahkota

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

08/15/2008 06:22:52 PM · #10

Got mine today. Completely forgot I ordered them in July. So cool! But no infrared. :( These are almost the perfect size to use in my 17-40L as a filter.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

08/06/2008 04:31:01 PM · #11

I got my set today with a handbook... There are tons of gel colors, reflectors and other stuff that I will try :P

Thanks Cinegel by Rosco :)

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

07/04/2008 12:36:44 PM · #12

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by idnic:
FWIW, I dropped by my local stage lighting distributor today, told them what I was looking for "rosco gel samples" and then told them why. Gave them my card, chatted for a while. They thought it ingenious that we can use these things this way and said that they had the same sample books from MANY gel companies. I left with about 1000 samples.

Oh, and these same companies make some AMAZING stick-on products that I plan to order and stick to large foam insulation panels for quick backdrops. I learned a lot and got a ton of bg ideas from talking with them today.

Cindi would you mind sending me a few???

I could send ya some, PM an address. HOwever, I did find 3 distributors in Alabama, you might get a LOT more by visiting one of them.....

Custom Supply Inc.
2509 5th Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35233 205-252-0141 //www.mediasupplystore.com

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Special Event Lighting
1570 East Ann Street
Montgomery, AL 36107 334-834-8946 //www.specialeventlighting.biz

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Theatrical Lighting System
P.O. Box 2646
1221 Jordan Lane
Huntsville, AL 35804 256-533-7025 //www.tlsinc.com

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

07/04/2008 12:02:21 PM · #13

Originally posted by idnic:

FWIW, I dropped by my local stage lighting distributor today, told them what I was looking for "rosco gel samples" and then told them why. Gave them my card, chatted for a while. They thought it ingenious that we can use these things this way and said that they had the same sample books from MANY gel companies. I left with about 1000 samples.

Oh, and these same companies make some AMAZING stick-on products that I plan to order and stick to large foam insulation panels for quick backdrops. I learned a lot and got a ton of bg ideas from talking with them today.

Cindi would you mind sending me a few???

kewldude

07/04/2008 08:52:51 AM · #14

tried my luck on Rosco's and Lee's site today...we'll see if I'll receive my swatches.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

07/01/2008 10:57:26 PM · #15

togtog

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/01/2008 08:14:21 PM · #16

Well there are obviously two possible goals to their offer of samples;
1) To lure in new customers to the quality and value of their product and to add in purchasing the correct color.
or
2) To allow existing customers to better choose which colors to buy.

Most of their existing customers are probably going to spend a lot of money on sheets and rolls. The customers already know their value and quality. Offering samples to this market would seem to be an extra service, one aimed to aid customers in choosing the correct colors for their needs. This does not need to be nor should it be a free service. They are offering a shortcut and any customer who intends to stick with them will probably be more than willing to pay for such a sample book.

Their new customers, their potential customers however have no knowledge of their value nor quality and especially the exact shades required for their needs. It seems much more likely that in the intention of netting these new customers that the company would provide their sample book for free, as to minimize the excuse in not trying their products. If two companies offer samples, one for a fee and one for free new customers will choose the free samples first, it is just good business sense to offer them for free.

So what is Rosco doing? They are offering them for free, this would indicate to me they intend them for new customers as a lure to their product. Note the free samples stores and restaurants sometimes offer, especially of expensive wine in hopes you will be hooked.

The fact they are not meeting the demand of their new customers is very bad for their image. Rosco appears to be a very professional company and as such should be used to customers with strict to the minute deadlines, offering a service even for free and then not meeting the demand is a red flag and will cause customers to think again.

Of course this is just my opinion. :)

BeeCee

Nikon D40

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

07/01/2008 08:01:51 PM · #17

Originally posted by James:

I understand it completely. You have not bought anything from them so why should they rush to send you something you haven't bought? Yes they offered them for free but it seems after I got my second book today that they are taking care of their PAYING customers first. Which usually is the best way to do business.

For those that have not received them keep and eye on B&H photos website. You can buy the book fairly cheap. They are also on Ebay if you really want one.

Companies usually offer free stuff to draw new customers. If they're going to then ignore these potential new customers they're doing more damage than if they'd just offered nothing. Not only will those potentials not become buying customers they'll also tell others who may have bought otherwise. If they can't service existing customers AND new, then they shouldn't be trying to attract new.
And if they only want to send freebies to paying customers then why not limit them to paying customers?

You seem to be of the opinion that people who haven't put in an order should have to wait while they serve everyone who has ordered. I don't think I'd have kept jobs long if I'd just passed over everyone in line who simply had a question or wanted to check out the merchandise before coming back another day to buy.
"Hey people! Anyone who doesn't have their money in their hands, go to the back of the line! And if you see anyone who IS buying, let them step ahead of you!"
Nope, doesn't really seem to me like the best way to do business.

egamble

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM

07/01/2008 02:14:37 PM · #18

Originally posted by zackdezon:

Lol yeah, I'm a theatrical lighting designer, so I found it pretty funny that you guys are using these as flash filters--very innovative to me!

same here...I am about to head to my school and pick me up one of them. As soon as my wife gets over her morning sickness. only about an hour to go...then she will be right for the rest of the day!

Morning my butt....how about most of the day sickness?

zackdezon

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

07/01/2008 02:08:12 PM · #19

Originally posted by egamble:

This is purely from my point of view. But as a theatre person..the samples..really aren't to lure in new people.They give those who use them on a regular basis...a way to easily see what is being offered...so that they can make their orders wisely.

Of course, it also has a certain aspect of getting new customers. But the actual sheets that you buy are alot larger than the small freebies that they hand out. They are used mostly for reference by theatre people.

Lol yeah, I'm a theatrical lighting designer, so I found it pretty funny that you guys are using these as flash filters--very innovative to me!

egamble